Julian Kessler

Julian specializes in identifying early lithographic techniques and analyzing the oxidation patterns of industrial printing inks. He writes extensively on the visual forensics of mid-century advertising and paper fiber embrittlement.

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Articles by Julian Kessler

Historical Printing and Paper Stocks

Technical Advancements in Late 19th Century Periodical Stabilization

Archival institutions are adopting rigorous new standards for the stabilization and metadata cataloging of historical periodicals, focusing on high-lignin paper preservation and non-destructive chemical analysis.

4/24/2026

Julian Kessler

Technical Advancements in Late 19th Century Periodical Stabilization

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